PureGym promotes CFO Alex Wood to role of CEO

PureGym has appointed Alex Wood as its new CEO. Wood, who is currently Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the company, will take over from Clive Chesser, who is stepping down after two years in the role. Wood joined PureGym as CFO in 2018 and has played an instrumental role in the growth and development of the business. Notably, he spearheaded the successful acquisition and integration of the Blink Fitness business in the USA in 2024-25 and oversaw the acquisition of the Fitness World business.